This course explores the theories and principles of contextual teaching and learning and service-learning through a blend of facilitated online discussion, readings, and hands on learning experiences. Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to create authentic community based service-learning experiences. Participants will be provided the tools to apply these acquired skills to their local communities and their existing classroom curriculum, as well as gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical power of service-learning. Focus of the course will be on creating and sustaining community partnerships, meeting real community needs, and meeting academic standards through an overview of the essential elements of service-learning. This course is designed for all educational practitioners K-12
Hours or Credits to be earned:
20 WA Clock Hrs, 20 Oregon PDUs, 2 CEUs or 2 Quarter Credits.
This online independent course may be taken for Antioch University Seattle quarter credit. The credit option requires completion of additional reading and written assignments.You may earn 2 (two) Antioch University Seattle quarter credits for this course.
Online Course Access:
This is an ONLINE course. During the registration checkout process you will be asked to provide a password to be used for security access to the online course system. Once your registration is completed, you will receive an online confirmation and an email message, explaining how to log into the online course system. Please keep a record of this important access information. You may wish to bookmark or save the web address as a 'favorite' in your internet access environment.
FEEDBACK from INSTRUCTOR: As this is an independent study course, you will not be receiving ongoing feedback from the instructor. When you mark the course as complete, the instructor will review your assignment responses and provide feedback on each assignment at that time.
However, if you do have questions or anything else you would like to discuss with the instructor as you are moving through the course, please e-mail her at sea@whidbey.com and she will respond to you promptly.
NOTE: This course is one of five courses that can be taken to earn the Learn and Serve Service-Learning Certificate. For information regarding the Certificate click here
REQUIRED TEXT: Effective 8/18/2008 - there is a new required textbook for this class. In association with Amazon, you may purchase this text by using the link provided. Click on the book picture below. Shop at Amazon.com
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ED432A, ED532A |
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2 |
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[semester equivalent =
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20 |
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Tuition:
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$195 - Clock/PDU
$195 - CEU-2
$195 - 400 Level
$195 - 500 Level
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A - GIS - HOL (online) - 3 months to Complete
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We advise reviewing the course syllabus prior to registration.
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TRANSCRIPT REMINDER
If you are registering for university credit and need a transcript
by June 30th or August 31st,
you need to have your course work to your instructor at least 30 days prior to those dates.
To obtain A Transcript Request Form, with all the information you need to order a transcript, click here.
Questions? Contact The Heritage Institute: Phone: 360/341-3020
or Email: customerservice [at] hol.edu
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